Retired Faculty and Staff Newsletter January 2015 Edition

President: Rich Equinoa Newsletter Editor: Valerie Barboza

Cal Poly’s Library and Information Services

Robert E. Kennedy Library, 2014 ACRL Excellence in Academic Libraries Award Winner

Please join your Cal Poly Retired Faculty and Staff colleagues to ring in the new year on Friday afternoon, January 16, 2015, with an exciting program and reception at Robert E. Kennedy Library. Cal Poly administrators, staff, and students will escort guests on tours of new library facilities, sharing with the group updates on recent developments and future visions for the University Library and Information Systems. A reception in the library atrium will follow the tours.

DATE: Friday, January 16, 2015 TIME: 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. LOCATION: Robert E. Kennedy Library Atrium, Cal Poly Campus

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED: Light refreshments will be served compliments of the Retired Faculty and Staff Club. Please RSVP to Gail Simmons by January 8, 2015, to 805-462-9148 or gsimmons@calpoly.edu.

PARKING:

Approach campus via Santa Rosa Street and Highland Drive, following signs for ‘RFS Luncheon.’ Reserved parking available in H2 and H10 parking lots. A parking officer will direct you upon your arrival.

CAL POLY’S SWANTON PACIFIC RANCH AND RAILROAD: A Trip to Remember

By Richard Equinoa, President

On Sunday, September 28, 2014, 47 Cal Poly Retired Faculty and Staff guests boarded a 50 passenger tour coach and made the 3.5 hour trip up the coast to Cal Poly’s 3,200 acre Swanton Pacific Ranch and Railroad. Upon arrival, ranch directors, Dr. Brian Dietterick, Dr. Ed Carnegie, and Mrs. Mary Ann Carnegie, and the hundreds of volunteers and students who make up the Swanton Family welcomed us with open arms. Although this was the “Cal Poly Days” weekend with a total of 400-450 visitors, our group was treated with consummate hospitality as if we were the only guests on the property. We enjoyed an introduction to railroad history and operations by ranch volunteers, traveled on the Swanton Railroad Line and then joined other visitors for a delicious picnic BBQ.

Following the BBQ, Cal Poly students escorted us to a presentation by Dr. Dietterick who covered past, current, and planned ranch operations. Swanton Pacific Ranch and Railroad places special emphasis on education and research environment, an emphasis of great benefit to the students interning on the property. Next our group enjoyed a brief visit to the newly remodeled Al Smith House and adjoining complex. We concluded our day sampling U-pick apples in the Swanton orchard just before the trek back home. Yes, it was a long but rewarding day!

Alumnus and benefactor Mr. Al Smith would be very proud of the legacy he has provided for Cal Poly students. We too are proud of the faculty, staff, students and volunteers who made this possible.

RETIRED FACULTY AND STAFF CENTENNIAL SCHOLARSHIP

This Fair Market Value (FMV) report is intended to keep you abreast of the status of the Cal Poly Retired Faculty and Staff Centennial Scholarship endowment during the year. As reported in this summer’s RFS Newsletter, the annual scholarship amount has been increased from $2,000 to $3,000; the new award began this academic year. It is my pleasure to announce that Rebecca Immel, Biology major in the College of Science and Mathematics, has been selected for 2014-2015 and is our 12th recipient since the inception of the scholarship.

Fair Market Value (as of October 31, 2014): $122,274

As noted later in this newsletter, Dr. Gene Starkey passed away in November 2014.

Gene was the Scholarship Coordinator for the first 10 years of the endowment and had visions of it reaching the $100,000 mark when it first began. Through the generosity of so many dedicated Cal Poly Retired Faculty and Staff, that level was achieved two years ago and continues to grow under the guidance of the university investment team. Thank you, Gene!

Please keep in mind that your designated contributions and life time membership fees go directly into the endowment’s principal balance and provide the foundation needed for continued scholarship funding. Thank you to all who continue to support this effort.

Richard Equinoa, Scholarship Coordinator, December 2014

Left: Retired Faculty and Staff Club Members attend a presentation by Ranch Director, Dr. Dietterick.

Right: Rich Equinoa, Dan Howard-Greene, Dr. Dietterick and Dr. Carnegie at the Swanton Pacific Ranch and Railroad.

UPDATES FROM OUR MEMBERS

RUSSELLL ANDERSON (Animal Science): Russell moved to the Villages after his wife, Judy, passed away.

LAVERNE BUCY (Animal Science): After housekeeping and gardening duties are completed, LaVerne enjoys playing golf weekly.

KENT BUTLER (Industrial Engineering): Kent enjoys traveling and remains active with CASA, the Morro Bay Yacht Club, and the SLO United Methodist Church.

MARGARET CAMUSO (Academic Senate): Margaret volunteers, enjoys outdoor activities, and continues a private psychology practice.

NORM DEAM (Aeronautical Engineering): Norm spent the summer finishing a remodel of the family lighthouse in Saugatuck, MI. He also participates in the RAMS and makes time for his art work.

JEAN DEGNAN (Agricultural Business): Jean sends greetings from Colorado Springs, CO.

SUSAN DIETRICK (Enrollment Support Services): Susan is enjoying growing old – ha!

M. DALE FEDRER (Psychology): Dale volunteers for the Martin Luther King Scholarship Committee and is active in both his church and the Democratic Party.

JOE GRIMES (Computer Engineering/ Faculty Development): Joe spends time with his wife, children, and grandchildren.

ROBIN G. GRINNELL (Agricultural Engineering): Robin plans family activities and trips, to places such as Lake Vermilion. Robin is also writing a family history complete with lots of family photos, and is learning more about computers in the process.

MARTIN HARMS (Architecture & Environmental Design): Martin is in the process of moving from Ithaca, NY to Sarasota, FL. He serves as New York regional representative for the AIA College of Fellows. European travel, golf, and running are also activities enjoyed in his retirement.

JANE HASKELL (Spouse retired from Math): Jane spends her time reading, gardening and waiting for her first great grandchild. She is also active with church work, computer games and her lovely surrounding Oregon coast.

DAVID HENRY (Communication Studies): David is still happily working, although “real” retirement beckons on occasion.

CLYDE HOSTETTER (Journalism/ Advancement): Clyde turned 89 this year and is enjoying life, good health and friends at Friendship Village in Tempe, AZ. He is still writing and publishing his work.

ROGER LEE KENVIN (Theatre/Dance): Roger writes fiction and nonfiction. He also composes and performs music for piano.

BARBARA MELVIN (Human Resources): Barbara enjoys her grandchildren, yoga and tai chi.

DOTTIE MUNRO (Mail Center): Dottie is having a great time in retirement!

GERALD PUNCHES (Admissions & Records) and HELEN LINSTRUM PUNCHES (Admissions): Gerald and Helen play lots of golf when they are not travelling to Europe, cruising through the Greek Islands or the Panama Canal!

ELAINE RAMOS DOYLE (Grants Development): Elaine volunteers for the Cal Poly Women’s Club as newsletter editor. She enjoys genealogy research, gardening, and continues to walk in the Avon Breast Cancer Walk.

DIANA RHEINISCH (Education): Diana spent two months this fall in Italy. She also helps with her son’s business.

JUDY SALTZMAN (Philosophy): Judy enjoys swimming and writing. She also attends Shaolin Kempo Martial Arts conferences.

SONDRA TUTTLE (Industrial Technology): Sondra spends her time traveling and quilting.

JAMES WEBB (Kinesiology): James spends time golfing, fishing and traveling.

JAMES WEBSTER (Bio resource and Agricultural Engineering): James moved to a new home 2 years ago and is still unpacking. He finds time for golfing, playing tennis and volunteering during WOW. He states that he started at Cal Poly on August 27, 1949, and remains hooked!

STANLEY YURIKAS (El Corral): Stanley stays busy with gardening, landscaping and home projects while writing a novel. He enjoys “mystery tours” with neighbors, art projects and assisting with grape harvests.

REMEMBERING FRIENDS IN PASSING

THOMAS BRANNUM (ANIMAL SCIENCE): Thomas Brannum passed away in August 2014. After retirement in 1967, Tom worked as a technical advisor for Loomix, Inc., volunteered at French Hospital, the Literacy Council and recorded for Books on Tape for Cal Poly Disabled Student Services.

EUGENE STARKEY (DAIRY SCIENCE): Eugene passed away in November 2014. During his tenure at Cal Poly, Eugene served as Head of the Dairy Science Department. After his retirement, Gene served on the RFS board as Scholarship Coordinator.

CAL POLY MEMORIES, by Clyde Hostetter (Journalism)

During the 1950s, I worked for Howard Hughes in PR in Culver City. Caroline and I had two small children whom I only saw awake on the weekends because of the long commute from Buena Park. It was an interesting job, the cutting edge of electronics with a blank check for PR. However, Caroline and I agreed that a small college town near the ocean would be better for everyone. And Cal Poly was that kind of college, then just opening its doors to women.

Years earlier I had been offered a faculty position in journalism at the University of Kansas but turned it down when I received a better offer from a news magazine in Washington, D.C. I wrote to Cal Poly, had a long talk with Julian McPhee and found that I agreed completely with his “learn by doing” and “earn while learning” mottos as they applied to journalism education.

I accepted McPhee’s job offer, left Hughes PR and spent the next 30 or so years enjoying a ten-minute commute to campus, and the department’s move to the new Graphic Arts Building that was just a blueprint when I took the job. Later, I moved away from academia and into production of multimedia education materials for the nation’s agricultural teachers. During the next ten years with annual grants of $100,000, I headed a Vocational Education Production team that included graduate student Bob Reynolds. I recognized that Bob had huge artistic talent but was hampered by a Dean’s insistence that the rules should be followed before moving up the academic ladder. Several of us protested strongly to President Kennedy about this policy. After my retirement, Bob was named head of the Art Department while producing paintings that sold, and continue to sell, for thousands of dollars.

WANTED! If you have a short article about Cal Poly (like the reminiscence by Clyde Hostetter) that you wish to share with the Retired Faculty and Staff Club, please submit it to: Val_barboza@yahoo.com or mail to: 2485 Elm Ave., Morro Bay, CA 93442.

CAL POLY RETIRED FACULTY AND STAFF – A NEW YEAR 2014-15 Remember to pay your dues for the 2014-15 year that started July 1, 2014. The dues form is included in this newsletter, below, or can be downloaded from our website at www.cpretirees.org. If you have questions about your membership, please contact Gail Simmons at gsimmons@calpoly.edu or 805-462-9148. RETIRED FACULTY AND STAFF CLUB OFFICERS Richard Equinoa President and Scholarship Chair requinoa@calpoly.edu 805-544-0250 Valerie Barboza Newsletter Editor val_barboza@yahoo.com 805-264-5901

Carolyn Jones Secretary cjones@calpoly.edu 805-543-6020 Dan Howard-Greene Vice President dhgreene@calpoly.edu

Joe Sabol Past President jsabol@calpoly.edu Gail Simmons Treasurer and Membership gsimmons@calpoly.edu 805-462-9148

DUES AND NEWS FORMS Stay up to date with fellow retirees by filling out this application today. To pay annual dues for 2014-15, enclose your $10 check payable to Cal Poly RF&SC. For a Life Membership, make your $250 check payable to the Cal Poly Foundation. The entire $250 will be put into the Retired Faculty and Staff Centennial Scholarship endowment. Dues are from July 1, 2014, through June 30, 2015. If you have questions about your dues, please call Gail Simmons at 805-462-9148. Please print clearly and mention the department or unit from which you retired. Name________________________________ Spouse's name_________________________________ Address____________________________________________________________________________ City ______________________State_____ ZIP ____________ Phone__________________________ Email address (if you use one) ________________________________________________________ ___Check here if you do not have email and need to have the newsletter mailed to you. Year you began at Cal Poly_______Position/Department___________________________________ Faculty______ Staff______ Year retired ___________ Date today____________ Please share some of what you are doing in retirement. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ Mail this form and your check to Gail Simmons, 4615 San Vicente Ave., Atascadero, CA 93422. News items may be sent to Valerie Barboza at: val_barboza@yahoo.com or to 2485 Elm Ave., Morro Bay, CA 93442 CENTENNIAL SCHOLARSHIP Please accept my donation to the Cal Poly Retired Faculty and Staff Centennial Scholarship endowment. A $250 donation enables you to become a lifetime member of the Cal Poly Retired Faculty and Staff Club. You may also wish to make a donation in honor or in memory of someone. Enclosed is my contribution of: $________ Name/s____________________________________________________________ Street______________________________________Telephone_______________ City__________________________State______________ZIP Code___________ Donation in Honor of ___________________________________________________________________ Donation in Memory of ___________________________________________________________________ Please make your check payable to “Cal Poly.” You may also make a future gift to the endowment by including the scholarship in your will. For more information, contact Megan Sinton at 805-756-5636. Mail to: Megan Sinton, University Advancement, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA 93407-0444

DUES PAID as of 2/23/14

Alexander, William* Amaral, Al* Anderson, Russ Armentrout, Doris* Atlee, Charles * Bachino, Mary* Baker, Warren* Balasubramanian, K.N.* Baldwin, Sharon * Barboza, Val* Behman, Sara * Bethel Walt* Bierly, Lee * Biezad, Daniel* Bucy, LaVerne Dick Birkett 14 David Blakely Bostrom Robert * Brady, Mary Louise 16 Breazeale, Connie Brookshire, Carol* Brown, Johanna* Brown, Lois Brown, William* Bucy, Laverne 14 Burt, Wallace 15 Cameron, Rosemary 16 Carnegie, Maryann/Ed Carter, Lark * Chandler, Everett & Arlene * Ciesielski, Barbara* Clucas, Jan* Coats, Elaine* Connely, John* Cota, Harold* Daly, James* Dana, Charles* Deaton, Len * Degnan, Jean DeLey, Warren* Devore, Jay * Detweiler, Robert Dingus, Del* Duarte, Arthur * Eastham, George * Edmisten, John * Equinoa, Richard * Ericon,Jon* Eyler, Mary * Fabricius, Eugene

Federer, Dale Fierstine, Harry & Arline* Fox, Frank * Frey, Winton * Gaskin, Timothy * Genereux, Douglas * Gerard, Douglas * Gersten, Roy * Glass, Joe* Glassmeyer, Sonja * Glidden, Wally* Golden, Kathy* Gordon, Raymond* Gowgani, George * Greil, Jim* Gurnee, Meri Kay * Haile, Allen* Hale, Tom & Ruth * Harmon-Elliott, Adelaide T. 14 Harrison, Bina 18 Hauser, Raymond * Hayes, Jim Herlihy, Jack * Hollstien, Roy * Holz, Alan* Hood, Myron* Hoover, Robert L.* Howard-Greene, Dan* Hsu, John * Hutchinson, James Iglesias,Esther Jacobi, Annelie 17 Jenkins, Starr * Johnson, Elmer* Johnson, Richard F.* Jones, Carolyn Jones, Jack B. * Kennelly, Teddi * Kirkpatrick, Dorothy Kresja, Richard* Krishnan, Ramasubramanian* Kuhlenschmidt, Sharon* Lackore, Dale * Landreth, James * Langworthy, Bill 14 LaSalle, Tim* Lau, James * Lebens, Frank * Lewis, George* Lindsay, Mary 14 Lindvall, John*

Little, Clay 13 Loh, Larry Loper, Willard * Mach, George * Maksoudian, Y. Leon * McCaw, Altha * McCorkle, Bob * McIntire, Robert McNeely, George * McRobbie, Mac* Michaud, Bill* Michel, Clem* Milburn, Viola* Morris, Don * Mossberg, Mildred 14 Mulder, Tahoma* Murphy, Jim Murray, G.T.16 Neelands, James Nicovich, Ralph O’Connor, Eugene* O’Keefe, Tim* Patterson, Kathryn * Pellaton, Evelyn * Perryman-Snow, Elizabeth * Peterson, Gerry * Plumb, Timothy* Quinlan, Charles 15 Rathbun, Elaine* Ramos-Doyle, Elaine Reagan, Evelyn 14 Regan, Ron* Rich, Marjorie 14 Richardson, Bill Riener, Kenneth* Rogalla, Connie* Rogers, John * Rogers, Rolf* Rosenfield, Stan * Rosenthal, Bianca* Roxburgh, Betty Saam, Pat Sabol, Joe* Salo, Glenn * Scales, Harry H. 21 Schaffner, David* Schoepf, Byrle * Schwartz, Ken* Sharp, Harry Jr.* Simmons, Gail Smith, Elinor *

Sorensen, L. Robert * Stadt, Lois Stansfield, William* Starkey, Gene* Stebbins, Michael* Stier, Walter Stoffel, Edward Story, Elisa* Stowe, Keith* Suhr, Moon Ja Minn * Takken, Meredith* Tarwater, Thomas * Terry, Brad

Thurmond, William* Toma, Yvonne * Toone, Marjorie* Troy, Bernie * Truex, Joseph 15 Tuttle, Sondra 14 Tyner, Judy Van Wyngaarden, Willem* Vollmer, Howard * Voss, Carolyn * Waddell, Joseph* Wall, Matt* Wallace, William Carl*

Walters, Dirk* Waterbury, Archie* Wheatley, Patrick & Jo Ann* Wiley, J. Barron * Wilson, Malcom* Wolf, Harry* Wordeman, Gaynelle* Yang, David* Zuur, Tom *Life Member

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

PLEASE HELP US UPDATE OUR DATABASE FILES BY PROVIDING YOUR CURRENT CONTACT INFORMATION

Name: _________________________________________________________________________

Address: _______________________________________________________________________ (Street Address) (City/State) (ZIP Code)

Email Address:__________________________________________________________________

Year Retired from Cal Poly:______________________

Dept./College:___________________________________________________________________

Please detach and return to: Jenny Gann University Advancement

California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo, CA 93407